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Italian Predators towards the "combat readiness"

Rome, Italy - The first of five RQ-1 Predator purchased by Italy has flown in the USA

The first of five General Atomics RQ-1 Predator purchased by Italy has flown for the first time in the United States. All these aircraft will have to be available and ready by this year in order to check and defend the national territory against terroristic threats but also face illegal immigration. These UAV planes (Unmanned Air Vehicle), classified in Italy as VPR (Velivoli a Pilotaggio Remoto, Remote...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 57946
Rome, Italy, 02/09/2004 12:02
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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